# Matrix Synapse — First-Time Setup

## Prerequisites

- DNS: `matrix-synapse.<domain_suffix>` must resolve to the server

## Steps

1. **Create the app:**
   ```bash
   abra app new matrix-synapse --server <SERVER> --domain matrix-synapse.<DOMAIN_SUFFIX> --no-input
   ```

2. **Generate secrets:**
   ```bash
   abra app secret generate matrix-synapse.<DOMAIN_SUFFIX> --all -m --no-input
   ```
   Save output to `recipe-info/testsecrets/matrix-synapse.<DOMAIN_SUFFIX>`.

3. **Deploy:**
   ```bash
   abra app deploy matrix-synapse.<DOMAIN_SUFFIX> --chaos --force --no-input
   ```

4. **Verify:** curl `https://matrix-synapse.<DOMAIN_SUFFIX>` returns HTTP 200.